Business

Shifting market dynamics, concerns over Basmati heritage pose challenges

Reliance on external financing to sustain domestic expenditure creates precarious debt trap

Pakistan must communicate its financial situation, pressure it faces from IMF, West

Synergy between Islamic finance and CPEC presents opportunities for sustainable development, economic integration

Coordinated strategy can create balance between fiscal consolidation, growth

Highlights R&D activities, investment opportunities in Pakistan

KSE-100 index jumps 641 points, or 0.85% WoW, settles at 75,983.04

Declared best performing currency in region as RDA inflows surge beyond $8b

PIDE for dismantling outdated institutions that hinder research, tech advancement

In hydroponics, crops can be produced in any season with less input, output

It leads to evasion of income tax, sales tax and federal excise duty

Propose uniform gas prices for industry, crackdown on fertiliser mafia

Lower prices of flour, rice, vegetables lead decline in short-term inflation

Oil set for weekly loss as markets worry about demand

KSE-100 index soars 868.56 points, settles at 75,983.04

Propose allocation of Rs200m for R&D to enhance fruit exports

Currency surges to Rs278.21/$ amid positive economic developments, rising forex reserves

Hopes to enable banks to access over Rs550-600b in cattle purchases via digital banking

Proposes ambitious plans to expand CPEC, requests funding for nine key projects

FPCCI calls for more investments to sustain momentum, enhance food security

NEPRA reviews request; company rules out any impact on consumers

Delegation visits Wapda House, highlights hydropower potential

Instructions issued days before JCC’s 13th meeting being held today

Gains Rs0.17 to Rs278.30/$ on prospects of UAE investment

KSE-100 index gains 157.80 points, settles at 75,114.47

Experts urge govt to facilitate development of SME sector

Ayukawa highlighted Suzuki’s 40-year history of vehicle manufacturing in Pakistan

FJC says imposition of this 20% tax caused sales to plummet 41%

Central bank’s efforts, strong remittance inflows boost reserves to $9.15b

CEO calls for tax restrictions on imports to revitalise sector, bolster revenue by Rs80b

Financing will be given to 3 power projects from discretionary budget of PM, MPs

Ambassador aimed to foster future partnerships and enable Polish entrepreneurs to explore opportunities in Pakistan

KSE-100 index drops 250.10 points, settles at 74,956.67

The global lender has assumed that Pakistani currency will drop to Rs329/$ in the next 13 months till June 30, 2025

Pakistan setting up special zones to promote industrialisation

Says driver of inflation during ongoing episode has been fiscal policy

Lower income of farmers likely to hit tractors, parts demand

Falls to just 13.1% of economy despite SIFC efforts, according to NAC figures

CDWP clears project, though ministry says it is in conflict with IMF programme

Marks second year of low growth, high inflation; further erodes purchasing power

Aims to bolster market dynamics and consumer benefits

Dollar’s global strength piles pressure on Pakistani currency

KSE-100 index increases 122.77 points, settles at 75,206.77

Cabinet committee focuses on maximising market opportunities

Estimates annual revenue losses of Rs310b, calls for govt strategy to combat illicit sales

Contrary to perception, the IMF opposes turnover tax levies, highlighting an ad-hoc approach in tax collection

OGRA revises tariff while determining revenue requirements of public utilities

Proposes levy on immovable property, undocumented and construction businesses

Shift to solar, economic stress compound challenges; experts warn of energy strain

Urges businessmen to make political authorities aware of applying for new regulation